靜 (jìng) - Quiet, still, calm, peaceful & refers to a state of tranquility and absence

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jìng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

靜 · jìng

Quiet, still, calm, peaceful;

refers to a state of tranquility and absence of disturbance or noise.

Quiet, still, calm, peacefulrefers to a state of tranquility and absence

Usage highlights

QuietTranquilitySilenceCalmStatic electricityStill life

Synonyms

  • 宁— peaceful, tranquil
  • 安— peaceful, calm, safe
  • 寂— silent, lonely, still

Antonyms

  • 动— to move, movement, activity
  • 闹— noisy, lively
  • 吵— noisy, to make a noise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The library is very quiet (图书馆很安静).
  • She enjoys the tranquility of the morning (她喜欢早晨的宁静).
  • Please keep quiet in the hospital (请在医院保持肃静).
  • Meditation brings inner peace (冥想带来内心的静).

Collocations

  • Quiet(安静)
  • Tranquility(宁静)
  • Silence(寂静)
  • Calm(平静)
  • Static electricity(静电)
  • Still life(静物)

Idioms

  • Movement and stillness complement each other(动静相宜)
  • As calm as still water(静如止水)
  • Observe changes while remaining calm(静观其变)
  • Peace of mind nurtures nature(静以养性)
  • Tranquility leads to far-reaching thoughts(宁静致远)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Highly valued in Daoist and Buddhist traditions as a state conducive to meditation, self-cultivation, and spiritual insight.
  • In Confucianism, 'tranquility' (静) is one of the steps in the Great Learning for achieving moral refinement.
  • Contrasted with 'movement' (动) in Chinese philosophy, representing complementary forces of the universe.

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